Fells

For many of us, the majestic Lake District fells are what makes this area so special. Whether you enjoy walking, climbing, fell running or simply stopping to take in the incredible scale of the scenery, the fells have a magic appeal. Despite their appearance, our fells are actually incredibly fragile. Friends of the Lake District run a number of projects and campaigns each year, aimed at protecting these impressive landscapes so many more generations of people can enjoy them.

Our native red squirrels are sadly rarely seen now in the England. We’re very lucky here in the Lake District to still have red squirrels but they are under constant threat and need our help to survive.

In a world of fast pace and change and more external pressures than ever before, it is easy to forget that landscape is all around us and supports us. This is why we created our Why Landscape Matters campaign. We are asking people to join with us and remember why our landscapes matter to us, celebrate and enjoy them, and support our work to keep them special.